A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6082202 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 36792138 epoch_slot_no: 331338 block_no: 6082025 slot_leader_id: 4555464 size: 9322 time: 2021-08-07 17:47:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb086b51c60c295644843379a381b0a8fd26f59625688fd44bbf8e0ec41cbd183Block Operator
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